Donald Trump junior secretly met Turkey’s Erdogan

Donald Trump Jr. held an unannounced meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, a visit revealed by a Turkish opposition leader. The opposition claimed the two were engaged in secret negotiations regarding Gaza, though a source close to Erdogan described it as merely a "courtesy visit." Although Trump Jr. has no official government role, he is considered influential and the meeting occurred as Ankara seeks a formal bilateral meeting with President Trump. Turkey hopes to discuss the F-16 fighter jet deal, the integration of Syrian Kurds, and tensions with Israel over Syria and Gaza.